Screen for vehicle window frames



Sept. 25, 1928. 1,685,587

- H. H. HAG ER SCREEN FOR VEHICLE WINDOW FRAMES Filed July 1927 Patented Sept. 25, 1928.

UNITED STATES HAROLD H. HAGEB, OF POINT PLACE, OHIO.

SCREEN 10R VEHICLE WINDOW FRAMES.

Application filed July 2,

This invention relates to screens for Vehicle window frames, and the main object of the invention is to provide a simple and inexpensive screen which can be readily and conveniently mounted in the frame, and so arranged as not to interfere with the operation of the window. Other objects will hereinafter appear.

The invention is shown by way of illustration in the accompanying drawings, in

which:

Fig. 1 is a fragmentary elevation of an automobile door showing the screen in place; Fig. 2 is an enlarged transverse sectional View of a side portion of the window frame showing the detail construction thereof; Fig. 3 is an elevation of the screen; Fig. 4 is an enlar ed section on the line 44 of Fig. 3; and Fig. 5 is an enlarged view showing the connection between the rods.

The illustrated embodiment of the invention comprises an automobile door 1 having a window frame 2 in which a window 3 is vertically slidable, a crank 4 being provided for raising and lowering the window 3, as

will be readily understood. In accordance with this invention, a screen 5, preferably of wire mesh, is attached to the window frame 2 in such a manner that when in place does 10 not interfere with the normal operation of the window 3.

As shown in Fig. 2, the detail construction of the side portion of'the window frame comprises recessed guideways 6 to receive a substantially U-shaped packing 7 which embraces the window 3 and revents leakage to the inside of the door. 11 the inner side of the frame is a strip 8 which may be spotwelded or otherwise suitably secured to the frame, and presents a finished appearance to the structure.

The ends of the screen 5 are wound around rods 9, and enclosing each side portion'of the screen 5 is a holder 10 which has a part 5 11 abutting against the finishin strip 8, and a clamping part 12 which em races the end portion of the screen 5 and rod 9, the side ortions of the screen being bent outwardly from the body thereof. Extending at substantially right angles outwardly from the part 11 of the holder is a flange part 13 which is in substantial alignment with the body of the screen 5. The flange part 13 is adapted to extend between the packing 7 and the inner side of the guideway 6. For providing a finished appearance to the 1927. Serial No. 208,196.

screen, the upper and lower edge portions are enclosed by a fabric strip 14 which is held in place by suitable stitching 15.

It Will thus be seen that when in place the body of the screen 5 is spaced inwardly from the window 3 so that the window may be raised or lowered without obstruction by the screen 5. It is also manifest that the screen 5 may be readily mounted in position for use by merely insert-ing the flange part 13 of the holder 10 between the packing and the side of the guideway 6.

In order to detachably connect the screen 5 to the window frame, pairs of rods 16 and 17 extend across the .upper and lower portions of the screen into engagement with the holders 10. One end of each rod is formed with a reduced portion 18 which is adapted to be extended into an opening in the clamping part 13 of the holder. The inner end of the rod 17 is cupped as at 18 to receive the conical head 19 of the rod 16. In this manner the holders 10 may be forced outwardly in opposite directions and the rods 16 and 17 readily connected. To hold the rods in place, a sleeve 20 which is slidable on the rods may be moved over the 'oint and prevent disengagement of the en s of the rods from the respective holders.

My screen may be inexpensively manufactured and is sturdy and reliable in construction. It may be quickly and conveniently attached to or detached from the window frame, but when in place will not come loose until the sleeves 20 are moved to permit the rods 16 and 17 to be detached from the holders so that the screen may be bowed or arched to enable it to be removed from the frame.

While I have shown and described a construction which is the best form known to me at the present time, numerous changes in details of construction and arrangement may be effected without departing from the spirit of the invention, especially as defined in the appended claims.

What I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. In a screen for automobile windows having packing in the window-receiving grooves, a screen member, substantially L- shaped and members having one side thereof adapted to engage in the window receiving grooves and with the packing therein, the free edge portions of the other sides of the L-shaped end members being bent over the end edges of the screen member to secure the latter thereto said, other sides of the end members havm apertures therein 'ad- 'acent to the ends 0 the end members, rods aving reduced outer ends received in said apertures,.and releasable means to hold the rods in spaced position thereby to force the said other sides of the end members againstthe sides of the window frame.

2. In a screen for automobile windows having packing in the window-receiving grooves, a screen member, substantially L- shaped end members having one side thereof adapted to engage in the window receiving grooves and with the packing therein, the free edge portions of the other sides of the L-shaped end members being bent over the end edges of the screen member to sea cure the latter thereto, said other sides of the end members having apertures therein adjacent to the ends of the end members, and collapsible means having parts removably received in the said apertures to spread the end members and thereby force same against the sides of the window frame.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name to this s ecification.

, HARO D H. HAGER. 

